Glossary F

Glossary F

familial aggregation refers to the extent to which a disorder would be found among a patient’s relatives.

Familial concentration refers to the rate of occurrence of a particular characteristic, such as specific language impairment within a family. High Familial concentration suggests a genetic basis.

Familial mental retardation (FMR) is defined as form of mental retardation that does not involve biological damage, but instead represents the low end of the normal distribution of intelligence.

Familial sinistrality refers to the degree of left-handedness within the nuclear and extended family.

Familial studies of intelligence is defined as studies in which some measure or measures of intelligence among people of a known genetic relationship are correlated; the extent to which performance varies as a function of genetic similarity is used as an indication of the heritability of that measure. Please see also Heritability.

Familialism refers to a cultural value that emphasizes close family relationships, bonds, and ties.

Familiar size is a depth cue. It is a person's knowledge of an object"s actual size sometimes influences his/her perception of an object"s distance.

Familiarity in the Psychology Context: Understanding, Examples, Recommendations, and Related Concepts

Familiarity is a psychological concept that refers to the state of being well-known or recognized due to previous exposure or experience. It plays a significant role in human cognition, perception, and decision-making. In this article, we will explore the concept of familiarity, provide examples of its effects, offer recommendations for understanding and utilizing it effectively, and discuss related psychological concepts.